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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.86, 1,351.42 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.86, 1,351.42 and 586.02 is: 809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.86 : 1,351.42 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.86/1,351.42 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.86x = 1,351.42 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.86x = 791,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,959.15/978.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.06

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